10/10 Excellent
Scott L.
14 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great trip to Hiawatha
Scott L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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Turtle Cove on Town Lake Starry Skies & Bonfire Nights – A Classic Summer Escape!
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wetmore, MI
- Hiawatha National Forest1 min walk
- Corner Lake10 min drive
- Munising Falls24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Turtle Cove on Town Lake Starry Skies & Bonfire Nights – A Classic Summer Escape!
URTLE COVE
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Town Lake)
*2 KAYAKS, 1 ROWBOAT INCLUDED (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*PET FRIENDLY
*FANS ONLY- NO AIR CONDITIONING
Enjoy your stay near Munising in this old-school cabin retreat. Nothing fancy here. Just soak in the lake and some comfortable creature comforts (WiFi, washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms) close to Pictured Rocks. Town Lake is located just 12.8 miles south of Munising.
Please note: The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms.The furniture, windows and flooring are all older and the cabin is solely for those with simple tastes. This is not a place if you are particular in any way, shape or form. This cabin is priced lower than others in the area due to the need for updates. Road can be rough going down to cabin, so if your car rides low, please use caution.
The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a King bed and a room with 2 double beds. Turtle Cove has a large living/dining room to enjoy the relaxing view of the lake or watch TV. Cabin is equipped with basic WiFi. There is also a cell phone booster for those of you that have Verizon. The living area includes a futon and a sleeper sofa as well. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, toaster, silverware and dishes for your use. Two bathrooms each have their own shower, one of which is between the bedrooms. A washer and dryer is located within one of the bathrooms. A propane grill and fire pit are lakeside. Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake. Pete's Lake nearby is known as the all-sports lake. The cottage is only a couple hundred yards from Forest Glen convenience store where gas, boats, jet skis, pontoons, bait and ice cream can be enjoyed.
*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom #1: 1 king size bed
Bedroom #2: 2 full size beds
BATHROOMS:
Bathroom #1: Full bathroom (sink, toilet, tub/shower combo)
Bathroom #2: 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, shower)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Only 25 minutes away on Lake Superior in Munising. Below are just a few of the things that you will find in Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area.
Miners Falls: it is a waterfall located on Miners River in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about 40 feet over a sandstone outcrop with a 10-foot crest.
Mini Golf: Miners Falls Mini Golf & located in Wetmore the Eagle Falls Adventure Golf
Garden Bay Winery: About 40 mins away in Cooks, MI (20 miles west of Manistique) on US Hwy 2. also have a wine tasting room where you can sample their wine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Airport: The closest airport is at Sawyer International Airprort in Marquette (MQT), 48 miles from the cottage
65 miles to Escanaba (ESC) normally has the best rates. Flying to the Upper Peninsula is rarely at a discount.
Boat Launch: Town Lake is a private lake which is unofficially a no-wake lake. It is a quiet lake. You can rent a boat the Forest Glen General Store across the lake and launch from there. There is no official launch for Town Lake at Turtle Cove. There is not a public launch on the lake. A small boat may be possible to launch, yet it is not recommended.
Fishing: A variety of pan fish, including redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and largemouth bass. You are required to purchase a fishing license. You can get it online at the DNR.
Pet: 1 pet is allowed (no weight limit). Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay.
Swimming: Not a traditional swimming beach. The entire lake is hard sandy bottom. You can swim here-but the lake does get deep pretty quickly, so small kids should be monitored closely. The first 10 feet from shore goes from 0 ft to 2 ft. the next 10 ft from shore goes from 2 ft. to 5-6 ft. then drops to 12 ft. pretty quickly. There is a more traditional shallow water beach less than 1 mile away at Pete's Lake Day Use Area.
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Town Lake)
*2 KAYAKS, 1 ROWBOAT INCLUDED (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*PET FRIENDLY
*FANS ONLY- NO AIR CONDITIONING
Enjoy your stay near Munising in this old-school cabin retreat. Nothing fancy here. Just soak in the lake and some comfortable creature comforts (WiFi, washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms) close to Pictured Rocks. Town Lake is located just 12.8 miles south of Munising.
Please note: The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms.The furniture, windows and flooring are all older and the cabin is solely for those with simple tastes. This is not a place if you are particular in any way, shape or form. This cabin is priced lower than others in the area due to the need for updates. Road can be rough going down to cabin, so if your car rides low, please use caution.
The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a King bed and a room with 2 double beds. Turtle Cove has a large living/dining room to enjoy the relaxing view of the lake or watch TV. Cabin is equipped with basic WiFi. There is also a cell phone booster for those of you that have Verizon. The living area includes a futon and a sleeper sofa as well. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, toaster, silverware and dishes for your use. Two bathrooms each have their own shower, one of which is between the bedrooms. A washer and dryer is located within one of the bathrooms. A propane grill and fire pit are lakeside. Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake. Pete's Lake nearby is known as the all-sports lake. The cottage is only a couple hundred yards from Forest Glen convenience store where gas, boats, jet skis, pontoons, bait and ice cream can be enjoyed.
*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom #1: 1 king size bed
Bedroom #2: 2 full size beds
BATHROOMS:
Bathroom #1: Full bathroom (sink, toilet, tub/shower combo)
Bathroom #2: 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, shower)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Only 25 minutes away on Lake Superior in Munising. Below are just a few of the things that you will find in Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area.
Miners Falls: it is a waterfall located on Miners River in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about 40 feet over a sandstone outcrop with a 10-foot crest.
Mini Golf: Miners Falls Mini Golf & located in Wetmore the Eagle Falls Adventure Golf
Garden Bay Winery: About 40 mins away in Cooks, MI (20 miles west of Manistique) on US Hwy 2. also have a wine tasting room where you can sample their wine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Airport: The closest airport is at Sawyer International Airprort in Marquette (MQT), 48 miles from the cottage
65 miles to Escanaba (ESC) normally has the best rates. Flying to the Upper Peninsula is rarely at a discount.
Boat Launch: Town Lake is a private lake which is unofficially a no-wake lake. It is a quiet lake. You can rent a boat the Forest Glen General Store across the lake and launch from there. There is no official launch for Town Lake at Turtle Cove. There is not a public launch on the lake. A small boat may be possible to launch, yet it is not recommended.
Fishing: A variety of pan fish, including redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and largemouth bass. You are required to purchase a fishing license. You can get it online at the DNR.
Pet: 1 pet is allowed (no weight limit). Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay.
Swimming: Not a traditional swimming beach. The entire lake is hard sandy bottom. You can swim here-but the lake does get deep pretty quickly, so small kids should be monitored closely. The first 10 feet from shore goes from 0 ft to 2 ft. the next 10 ft from shore goes from 2 ft. to 5-6 ft. then drops to 12 ft. pretty quickly. There is a more traditional shallow water beach less than 1 mile away at Pete's Lake Day Use Area.
Property manager
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
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Languages
English, Spanish
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Wetmore
Located in Wetmore, this cottage is on the beach. Valley Spur and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hiawatha National Forest and Town Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Wetmore, MI
What's nearby
- Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Corner Lake - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Halfmoon Lake - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
- Bar Lake - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
- Munising Falls - 24 min drive - 23.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Camel Rider's - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Bruce H.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visitor
Bruce H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Caroline R.
22 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good location, house needs some investment
Caroline R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
19 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet lake front
Diane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wade B.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity at a no wake lake
Wade B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danny K.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun.
Danny K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joellen R.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend away
Joellen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Curtis G.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy place to get away
Curtis G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Mark M.
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Needs TLC
Mark M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Rachel M.
8 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Pet Friendly
Rachel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheron B., Huntsville, AL
1 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Grocery store
Sheron B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
29 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute
Jennifer J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alena F.
19 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turtle Cove
Alena F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Celeste L.
4 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lakeside location
Celeste L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
William C F.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful
William C F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Guillaume A.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Guillaume A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie W.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Melanie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
19 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall color trip
Lori H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
21 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Steve M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Pat and Lisa L.
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Pat and Lisa L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Darren K.
13 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Muggy and Snarky
Darren K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jordan R.
31 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
Jordan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Michelle F.
25 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location outside of Munising
Michelle F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
L C.
27 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay.
L C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chunbiao L., Cleveland, Ohio
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About the host
Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 13 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 13 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
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